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What is the first stage of mechanical digestion?
What is the first stage of mechanical digestion?
Which process occurs in the stomach that specifically targets proteins?
Which process occurs in the stomach that specifically targets proteins?
What is formed after the initial mechanical digestion in the mouth?
What is formed after the initial mechanical digestion in the mouth?
What is the final product of chemical digestion that contains nutrients and undigested products?
What is the final product of chemical digestion that contains nutrients and undigested products?
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In which part of the digestive system does the action of bile occur?
In which part of the digestive system does the action of bile occur?
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Study Notes
Mechanical Digestion
- Breaks down food into smaller pieces for easier movement.
- Involves several stages:
- Mastication: Chewing, using teeth and jaw.
- Insalivation: Mixing chewed food with saliva, creating a bolus.
- Deglutition: Swallowing, using peristalsis to move food through the pharynx and esophagus to the stomach.
Chemical Digestion
- Breaks down food into nutrients using enzymes and other substances in digestive juices.
- Occurs in different parts of the digestive system:
- Mouth: Saliva acts on carbohydrates, breaking them down.
- Stomach: Gastric juices (including pepsin) act on proteins, creating chyme.
- Small Intestine: Intestinal juices, bile, and pancreatic juices further break down chyme into chyle, which contains nutrients and undigested products.
- Absorption: Nutrients from chyle enter the bloodstream for distribution throughout the body.
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Explore the stages of mechanical and chemical digestion in this quiz. From mastication to nutrient absorption, learn how food is transformed in the digestive system. Test your knowledge of the important processes involved in breaking down food and nutrients.
